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Wicked the Musical
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Ranked #21 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,110 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Tower of London
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Tower of London
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Ranked #22 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 3,105 reviews
Owner description: One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh,... more » Owner description: One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John and the Royal Armories. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Wallace Collection
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Wallace Collection
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Ranked #23 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Owner description: Both a national museum and a prestigious private collection of art bequeathed by Lady Wallace in 1897, this attraction... more » Owner description: Both a national museum and a prestigious private collection of art bequeathed by Lady Wallace in 1897, this attraction features one of the world's best collections of French 18th-century pictures, porcelain and furniture, plus a fantastic array of 17th-century paintings. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Royal Albert Hall
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Royal Albert Hall
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Ranked #24 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 335 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Hampstead Heath
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Hampstead Heath
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Ranked #25 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 195 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  4.6 miles from city centre
National Portrait Gallery
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National Portrait Gallery
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Ranked #26 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 354 reviews
This world-famous museum houses portraits of noted Britons from the Tudors to the present day.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Big Ben
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Big Ben
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Ranked #27 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 964 reviews
Owner description: One of the most famous clocks in the world, this important landmark towers over the House of Parliament and the River Thames.... more » Owner description: One of the most famous clocks in the world, this important landmark towers over the House of Parliament and the River Thames. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Hunterian Museum
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Ranked #28 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews

The Huntarian Museum is a quirky little museum and may not be for everybody.  If innards preserved in jars make you sick, stay away.  however, if you are at all interested in... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Mamma Mia
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Mamma Mia
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Ranked #29 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 381 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Natural History Museum
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Natural History Museum
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Ranked #30 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 853 reviews
Owner description: A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the... more » Owner description: A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of the natural world through such exciting exhibits as the Life and Earth Galleries, wildlife garden and geological collections. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; History Museums
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Museum of London
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Museum of London
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Ranked #31 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 455 reviews
Owner description: Discover the story of the world's greatest city and its people at the Museum of London and experience an unforgettable... more » Owner description: Discover the story of the world's greatest city and its people at the Museum of London and experience an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.The Museum of London has nine permanent free galleries, which explore the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day and has recently opened its Galleries of Modern London after refurbishment.Free entry.Opening Monday to Sunday, 10am-6pm. Closed 24 to 26 December. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Sir John Soane's Museum
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Sir John Soane's Museum
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Ranked #32 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 154 reviews
Owner description: The unusual and unique home of Sir John Soane, eccentric architect of the Bank of England, presents a chimera of colors,... more » Owner description: The unusual and unique home of Sir John Soane, eccentric architect of the Bank of England, presents a chimera of colors, unusual perspectives and decorative ornaments drawn from many centuries. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Museums; Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
London Palladium
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London Palladium
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Ranked #33 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 186 reviews
Designed in 1910 by Frank Matcham, this famous London theater has a seating capacity of 2,286.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Savoy Theatre
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Ranked #34 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews

The Savoy Theatre is a stunning Art Deco theatre, it has an intimate, and with the addition of lots of 'pink' merchandising for the show, a fun atmosphere from the very start... more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Regent's Park
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Regent's Park
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Ranked #35 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 369 reviews
Owner description: Originally a royal hunting ground, this scenic park is a popular recreation area offering an artificial lake, tennis courts,... more » Owner description: Originally a royal hunting ground, this scenic park is a popular recreation area offering an artificial lake, tennis courts, cricket ground, children's playgrounds and the London Zoo, which lies on the north side of the park. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Sports Complexes; Zoos
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Richmond Park
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Richmond Park
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Ranked #36 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 110 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
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Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
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Ranked #37 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 116 reviews
Owner description: Just around the corner from the world-famous Portobello Road Market stands a unique, Aladdin's cave of retro design and... more » Owner description: Just around the corner from the world-famous Portobello Road Market stands a unique, Aladdin's cave of retro design and memories - the only museum of its kind in the whole world.Imagine walking through a corridor full from floor to ceiling with the treats that the British have filled their shopping baskets with for the last 150 years. Every corner you turn in the Time Tunnel leads you into a different decade.You'll see Rimmel cosmetics from the 1890s, First World War Oxo cubes, Mars Bars, Rolos and KitKats from the 1930s, a 1970s Chopper bike and around 12, 000 other items that will open your eyes to the way we shopped.Discover what has made shoppers tick for the last 200 years and surround yourself in the classic designs, vintage adverts and retro stylings that fill our museum.You can even hire the museum and its conference room for your meetings and parties!So whether you visit to awaken childhood memories or to inspire your own designs, we welcome you to the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
British Library
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British Library
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Ranked #38 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Owner description: Open to all visitors, this superb building by Sir Colin St John Wilson offers events, temporary exhibitions and a Treasures... more » Owner description: Open to all visitors, this superb building by Sir Colin St John Wilson offers events, temporary exhibitions and a Treasures gallery that displays over 200 items, including Magna Carta, a Gutenberg Bible and lyrics by the Beatles. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; History Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Emirates Stadium
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Emirates Stadium
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Ranked #39 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 145 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
Cambridge Theatre
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Ranked #40 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Ghost - the Musical
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Ranked #41 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Rock of Ages
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Rock of Ages
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Ranked #42 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 168 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Linley Sambourne House
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Linley Sambourne House
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Ranked #43 of 823 Attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
Museum of London Docklands
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Museum of London Docklands
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Ranked #44 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews
Owner description: From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic... more » Owner description: From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks, an interactive area for kids; Sailortown, an atmospheric re-creation of 19th century riverside Wapping; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. FREE ENTRY « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  4.4 miles from city centre
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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Ranked #45 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 478 reviews
Owner description: Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource... more » Owner description: Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of performance and education.Together, the Globe Theatre Company, Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition and Globe Education seek to further the experience and international understanding of Shakespeare in performance. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Billy Elliot
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Billy Elliot
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Ranked #46 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 323 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Gielgud Theater
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Ranked #47 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey
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Ranked #48 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 702 reviews
Owner description: Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important Gothic buildings of England.... more » Owner description: Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important Gothic buildings of England. At first home of Benedictine monks, the coronation church since 1066 and the final resting place of 17 monarchs. It contains a treasury full of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles, various other artifacts and books plus the most significant collection of monumental sculptures of the UK. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Hyde Park
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Hyde Park
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Ranked #49 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 428 reviews
Owner description: Once the hunting ground for Henry VIII, this large royal park is best known for its famous Speakers' Corner, where people... more » Owner description: Once the hunting ground for Henry VIII, this large royal park is best known for its famous Speakers' Corner, where people speak their minds; Rotton Row, a famous horse-riding area; and Serpentine Lake, home to waterfowl and oarsmen. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Queen's Theatre
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Queen's Theatre
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Ranked #50 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
This popular West End London theater, with a seating capacity of 979, was built in 1907 by W.G.R. Sprague.
Attraction type  Theatres
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